Culture-Oriented Activities in detail
Please note: The club websites noted below are managed directly by the clubs themselves, not Osaka University. Osaka University is in no way responsible for the content of such pages.
1. Culture Leadership
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14 |
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BOX 8, 1st floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus |
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As needed. |
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We hold regular general meetings and act as the liaison between the Student Affairs Department and Culture-Oriented clubs. |
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2. Male Chorus
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67 |
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BOX 18, 2nd floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus |
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5:10 ~ 7:40 p.m.,
Mondays, Wednesdays 9:50 a.m. ~ 12:20 p.m., Saturdays |
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We work on concerts that are held twice a year. One of the concerts is done jointly with other organizations. You may not have heard a male chorus before, but the music of male choruses is strong and provides a tremendous impact, rather different from a mixed chorus. Furthermore, because it's a male chorus, you may find it easier to develop your unique creativity. In addition to singing, we have a lot of events such as sport meets and exchange programs with other clubs. Beginners as well as the experienced persons are welcome. Please come to see us anytime. |
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3. Symphony Orchestra
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195 |
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Meeting Room 8, 1st floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
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Our schedule is suited to the convenience of members, Monday through Friday. Practice is done in off-campus facilities on an irregular basis on Saturdays and Sundays. |
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 Our club consists of
members from different schools. We practice for concerts that
are held regularly twice a year -- in January
and July. Training camps are held three times a year and provide an environment in which members can concentrate on practicing for our regular concerts. The camps also provide many opportunities for members to deepen friendship. We hold The Ninth Symphony Concert
at the end of the year in which we
play
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and other familiar music.
We work hard at improving our skills. If you're interested, please come
and see us in the Student Union. |
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4. ESS
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72 |
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Common Room #5, 3rd floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
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Lunch time, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. 6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., Mondays, Thursdays |
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ESS stands for English Speaking Society and it is a culture-oriented group authorized by Osaka University and officially known as the English Study Association. ESS members are involved in 5 types of activities: discussions, speeches, debates, dramas, and socializing. We make presentations and deliver speeches in English, improving our practical English skills. At the same time we foster logical thinking power. This may sound like a strait-laced club, but it's not true. All members are on good terms and we enjoy exchanges with many other universities. You can make friends with students of Nara Women's University, Kobe University, Kyoto University, and The University of Tokyo. |
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5. Shogi
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48 |
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BOX 24, 2nd floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus |
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4:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday |
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6. Photo
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23 |
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BOX 2 & 4, 1st floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus |
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Monthly meeting -- 3rd Fridays |
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 We take pictures according to our interests and exhibit them during university
festivals and at off-campus galleries. We have a lot of events such as
monthly meetings where we show our photos to each other. There are many
pleasant events such as camping and more so if you're interested, come
see us! |
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7. Mixed Chorus
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87 |
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BOX 25, 2nd floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus |
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Major training: 5:50 ~
7:50 p.m., Wednesdays; 1:00 ~ 4:40 p.m., Saturdays; 5:50 ~ 7:50 p.m., Mondays, only during the week prior to a concert Lunch-time training: 12:10 ~ 12:40 p.m., Monday through Friday |
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 We are the Osaka University
Mixed Chorus Club, "Hankon" for short. People who like
music and singing, whether beginners or advanced, will enjoy our
friendly atmosphere and activities. We are all on good terms so
it's possible for you to make hundreds of friends. We sing
familiar songs during lunch-time training and practice for joint
concerts held in June and July and our regular concert in December
during a major training. There are a lot of enjoyable events such as
cherry blossom viewing in the spring, swimming in the sea in the
summer, and running a stall during university festivals. Individuals
who like music
and those who want to have many friends are welcome. Join us. |
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8. Freund Chor
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64 |
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BOX 21, 2nd floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus |
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4:30 ~ 8:00 p.m.,
Wednesdays 1:00 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m., Saturdays |
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Our club is a unique choir group. We sing songs from around the world, from places such as Russia, North and South America, even islands. We also sing lots of different types of songs such as folk, pops, and classics. If there is no musical score for group version of a song, we arrange the music and if the lyrics are in a foreign language, we translate them. We use different musical instruments such as guitar, electric base, drum, synthesizer and a piano for accompaniment. Not only individuals who are interested in choral singing, but also those who are interested in playing an instrument are welcome. |
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9. Light Music
Rock
| Number of members: |
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55 |
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BOX 17 & 19, 2nd floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus |
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8:50 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m., Saturdays |
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The Swing Rock is composed of many bands and works hard everyday at their studio. There are a lot of chances to perform in front of people such as events at live houses and halls as well as live performances during university festivals in the spring and summer. We have part practices and camp training. Upperclassmen teach you kindly. So not only beginners but also advanced musicians who want to improve their skills are welcome. Join us! |
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Swing
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200 |
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BOX 15 & 16, 2nd floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus |
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4:20 ~ 9:00 p.m.,
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. ~ 6:30 p.m., Saturdays |
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 Centering on the New
Wave Jazz Orchestra and two big bands called D Leagues, we are active
in bands of various sizes. We play in university festivals and perform
live outside the campus. There are many members who started playing musical instruments after enrolling in university. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, you are welcome! What matters is your being strongly motivated! |
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10. Guitar
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22 |
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BOX 20, 2nd floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus |
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5:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., weekdays 9:00 ~ 4:00 p.m., Saturdays |
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 We play different types of music with classical guitars. Upperclassmen teach newcomers the basics
kindly so beginners are also welcome. Freshmen play as one team in our
regular concert in November and second- and third-year students play in
pop band and tango band. We promote exchange with guitar clubs at other
universities aggressively and have joint concerts. Individuals wishing
to start something new, those who are interested in music, and those
who want to enjoy their university life to the fullest, come join
us! |
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11. Astronomy
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91 |
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BOX 5, 1st floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus places for observation in Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto, etc. |
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Ordinary activities are
arranged in accordance with convenience of members, Monday through
Friday Star watching: from 6:00 p.m. |
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 Come join us if you like
watching the night sky. We're seeking people who look up only a night
sky and don't always walk facing forward. Individuals who don't know the
constellations and other typical Earthlings are welcome.
We enjoy watching the stars on campus, have observation
sessions twice a month, and overnight trips twice a year. Why don't you
look into space using
ultrahigh-performance equipment? Our fully home-built automatic
planetarium
is on display during university festivals. We have a variety of
events. Come to BOX 5 if you like stars, enjoy looking through
telescopes, and are just a little curious. |
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12. Rakugo
| Number of members: |
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18 |
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Rakugo Club Room, 1st floor, Student Union, Toyoaka campus |
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10:00 a. m ~ 4:30 p.m.,
Saturdays 6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays in some seasons |
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Our club performs Rakugo
and geza. The style of our Rakugo is Osaka Rakugo. We perform Rakugo in four shows a
year,
university festivals, and at the
orientation about student groups. We also perform Rakugo gigs at homes
for
senior citizens and at city halls. Geza is the playing of musical instruments for a storyteller's performance. Three traditional musical instruments are used in geza -- the shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument), the taiko [drum], and the fue [flute]. Our Rakugo club is considered to be one of the leading Rakugo clubs in Japan. We perform Rakugo jointly with other universities such as Kansai University, Kwansei Gakuin University, Kobe University, and Kyoto Women's University. Training camps are held twice a year, in the spring and summer. We have a lot of fun at them. |
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13. AIESEC
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19 |
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Common Room #8, 4th floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
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Meeting: 6:00 p.m., Mondays or 1:00 p.m., Saturdays |
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 AIESEC is the world's
largest youth-run organization. Focused on providing a platform for
youth leadership development, AIESEC offers young people the
opportunity to participate in international internships. AIESEC provides guidance for students hoping to participate in internships in companies or NGOs overseas. AIESEC also seeks out companies that will accept international interns. Therefore, our activities are not limited to the campus. For example, we conduct consultations
with students and visit companies. Additionally, we interact
with society from the students' points of
view through projects and event planning. |
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14. Ancient Art
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25 |
| We generally meet at: | |
BOX 25, 2nd floor,
Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus Kyoto |
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Tours are conducted on holidays. |
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Ancient Art Club may
sound like an academic group, but we're not. We take day trips
to temples and shrines in the Kansai region, particularly to Kyoto. We have a camp during the summer holidays. Last year we went to
Kenroku-en in Kanazawa, Ishikawa for three
days
and two nights. Special knowledge is not necessary. Many members
including the manager belong
to other clubs, too. This is a good club for persons who like Kyoto,
traveling, ancient art, Buddhist statues, and Japanese gardens. If you
like these things, please come see us! |
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15. Amateur Radio
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4 |
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BOX 1, 1st floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus |
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Activities are arranged in accordance with convenience of members. |
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Amateur radio makes it possible for you to communicate with people all over the world through radio.
Everyone has their own way of enjoying radio. Some enjoy ordinary
exchanges and others compete in the number of persons they communicate
with. There are many who work hard on technical fields such
as electronic
work. Our facilities are great! You will need a license to participate directly in our activities.
Learn how to get a license and communicate. |
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16. Magic
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44 |
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Large Meeting Room, 2nd floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus Training Room, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
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6:00 ~ 7:30 p.m.,
Mondays, Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 noon, Saturdays |
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 Members of our group
enjoy doing everything from table magic to stage magic. We work hard on
annual performances outside the university. Beginners and those
who think magic is difficult will be pleasantly pleased. Most of our members started
doing magic after they enrolled in university. In addition to magic
tricks, we have a lot of events as well as training camps. Individuals
wishing to see and do magic tricks, who want to stand on a stage, who
want to touch pigeons, who want to obtain special skills, as well as those who are
just curious, come see
us! |
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17. Law
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122 |
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Toyonaka campus, A room in Law and Economics Building |
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1:00 ~ 4:00 p.m., Thursdays |
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Our club's major activity is a study session held on every Thursday. In the session, third-year students teach first-year students basics of laws and 2nd-year students make presentation on a theme. We don't just study, but also enjoy many pleasant events. The best thing about being a member of our club is the connections you make with upperclassmen. You can get advice not only about exams, but also about future courses. Come and see us. Individuals who thinks studies are important, but who want to enjoy university life to the fullest, this is your club! |
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18. Railroad
| Number of members: |
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26 |
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BOX 4, 1st floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus |
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Club meeting: twice a
month, Saturday afternoon Ordinary activities are arranged in accordance with convenience of members. |
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 Our club engages in activities related to railroads such as traveling by train,
model
railway making, and photography. Participation in all of these activities is
not compulsory; you can do the activities you like. Individuals who'd
like to learn more as well as those who are interested in railways are
welcome. There are lots of interesting things to talk about. For
details on our activities,
please visit our website. |
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19. Mandolin
| Number of members: |
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34 |
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Common Room #3, 3rd floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
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5:30 ~ 8:00 p.m.,
Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00 ~ 4:30 p.m., Saturdays |
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 The members of our group make an
orchestra made up of 5 musical instruments: the mandolin, mandola,
mandolin cello, classic guitar, and
contrabass. Most members started playing these instruments after
enrolling in the university, so, obviously, beginners are totally
welcome. Of course, experienced persons are also welcome. Want to know
more? Please
come see us! Also come to our concerts. For details, please visit our
website. |
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20. Calligraphy
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29 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Common Room #9, 4th floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
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6:00 p.m., Mondays. Our activities are arranged in accordance with convenience of members. |
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We have no fixed times
or days
of practice. Members practice when it's convenient for them. Some
practice
calligraphy several times a week and others produce their works as it
gets closer to the time for an exhibition. Some of our members started
calligraphy as elementary school students and others started after
enrolling in university. So, if you are interested in calligraphy, come see us! Our major activity is producing works for exhibitions in
university festivals
and once or twice exhibitions outside the university. In addition to
calligraphy, we go cherry blossom viewing and enjoy day trips. If you'd
like to know more, come see us. |
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21. Contract Bridge
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12 |
| We generally meet at: | |
BOX 24, 2nd floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus |
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4:30 ~ 7:00 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays |
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Contract bridge is the only competitive card game with standardized rules throughout the world. Many celebrities, including Bill Gates and Carlos Ghosn, play this game as an intellectual pursuit as well as chess. At the same with the Beijing Olympics, the World Mind Sports Games were held in Beijing. A pair from Osaka University participated in the games as representatives of Japan and performed solidly. Moreover, some members of our club won the world youth team championship last summer, ranking at the top of the world youth. Most of our members started contract bridge after enrolling in university. If you want to have a new hobby, or want to be a representative on the Japan team, please come see us. |
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http://osakabridge.web.fc2.com/main.htm |
22. Japanese Tea Ceremony
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30 |
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Japanese-style Room, 4th floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
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4:00 ~ 8:00 p.m.,
Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m., Saturdays |
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 Most of our members
started tea ceremony after entering university, so you're welcome to
join whether you've done it before or not. An instructor comes to teach
us on Saturdays. We hold a tea ceremony demonstrations once a month and
have chances to perform demonstrations outside the
university. We have a training camp in the summer holidays focusing on
practice. Other than practice, members have opportunities to learn how to
make traditional Japanese sweets
and wear the kimono. You will be exposed to Japanese culture and enjoy
changes in the seasons through tea ceremony. If you are interested,
please
come visit us in the Japanese-style room. We look forward to seeing
you. |
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23. Folk Song
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80 |
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1st floor, Music Practice Building, Toyonaka campus |
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Club meeting: 2:00 p.m., Saturdays. Band practices are arranged in accordance with convenience of members. |
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 Music is a must if you
want to enjoy university life. We have 6 to 8
live performances and 2 training camps a year and work on our music
pleasantly but seriously. We don't just play folk songs. Some of our
members have made rock bands, too. We compose some of our own music.
Therefore, the name
of
our club, folk song club, seems to have its roots in the time that
it
was founded instead of the reality of what we do. There are many different situations where we perform our
music--camping, university festivals, and daily sessions in the
club room. There are all sorts of people in our club. People who have a
good time are the winners. |
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24. Pottery
| Number of members: |
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10 |
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Temporary Circle Building, Toyonaka campus |
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12:10 ~ 1:00 p.m., 3:00 ~ 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday |
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Our major activity is
making pottery. We mix clay and shape items
on a potter's wheel. We have three electric and 5 manual potter's
wheels. We make glaze from materials and apply it to the pottery and
heat
it in a kiln. There are two types of kilns -- a user-friendly electric one and a professional gas one. We exhibit and sell the
pottery
we make at university festivals. We have events including camps
in
the summer. We visit different famous pottery sites to learn more about
making
pottery. For example, we went to Hagi in Yamaguchi. We get along well together and
have a good time. If you want to learn more, come see us! |
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http://blog.livedoor.jp/oupc/ |
25. Biological Society
| Number of members: |
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27 |
| We generally meet at: | |
BOX 18, 2nd floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus |
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Outside activities: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays and long holidays Taking care of living things: at random times from Monday through Friday |
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 Our club is very
unstructured. Viewing the beauties of nature, even during lunch time,
is soothing and enjoyable. Everyone enjoys our activities in their own
way. This
club is especially for people who like viewing things such as
mountains,
but who are not confident about their
mountain climbing. If you're interested in and care about all sorts of living
creatures -- insects, fish, birds, plants, etc. -- then come see us. |
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26. Kita-ryu Noh
| Number of members: |
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12 |
| We generally meet at: | |
1. Japanese-style room,
4th floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus 2. Training Room #4, 4th floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
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1. 4:30 ~ 7:00 p.m.,
Mondays, Wednesdays 2. 9:30 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m., Saturdays |
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 We don't just go to see
Noh performances, but we also learn how to perform and chant Noh in front of
an audience. Although all of our members start with no experience in Noh,
they find that, although Noh is a traditional art, it's not that
difficult to learn. AWAYA Akio, a professional Noh actor comes to us
to
coach us, a great way to learn! We are not a big club so
you'll get to know all the other members--that is one of our
attractions. Enjoy your
university life to the fullest in our club called, for short, "Kita-kai"? |
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27. Puppeteer Sesekurase
| Number of members: |
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17 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Temporary Circle Building, Toyonaka campus |
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6:00 p.m., Tuesdays, Fridays |
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 Our original puppet troupe,
Sesekurase, is the only puppet troupe at Osaka University. We have fun
making puppet plays, starting with the script, for children. We
voluntarily do presentations at kindergartens, elementary
schools, and city halls. We receive occasional invitations from schools in
Shiga, Hyogo, or Nara as well as Osaka. Also, we participate in puppet
festivals and perform at university festivals, although not every year.
We
are a small club so we get along well. In addition
to practice and performances, we have fun. If you have no experiences as a puppeteer, don't worry. Most members learned how to do this after
enrolling in university. If you want to learn more, come see us! |
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28. Social Dance
| Number of members: |
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70 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Meeting Room 6, 3rd floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
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5:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday |
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We practice dances for competitions that are held once a month. Most people start social dance after enrolling in university. So if you practice hard, you might become the All Japan and Kansai champs. Be sure to come and see us. |
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29. Wind Orchestra
| Number of members: |
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120 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Meeting Room 6, 3rd floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
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5:00 ~ 8:00 p.m.,
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m., Saturdays |
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 We hold a summer concert
in June and a regular concert in December. In addition, we have 3
training camps and enjoy exchange with other universities, and playing
in events in local communities. In addition to music we compose, we
play classical, pops, and jazz compositions. Our members are
able to also manage studies and part-time jobs. If you join us, you'll make
friends outside of your school and university. Beginners as well
as the experienced are welcome. Come play with us! |
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30. Art
| Number of members: |
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60 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Art Club Room, 1st floor, Student Union, Toyoaka campus |
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8:00 a.m. ~ 8:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m., Saturdays |
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Members of our club engage in art in a friendly atmosphere. Members are able to work in a
wide range of mediums--acrylic paints, ink, color
pencils, and stereo art. We are involved in different activities,
focusing on four exhibitions -- at the Icho and Machikane festivals
and exhibitions in the summer and spring. We have few requirements.
Generally, you do what you want when you want in our club. Come to see
us if you're interested. |
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31. Go
| Number of members: |
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40 |
| We generally meet at: | |
BOX 24, 2nd floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus |
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4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday |
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We're working hard to
win the championship in the Kansai university team competitions. We
usually play and review games, but as team competitions
approach, we play games in league competitions
in our club in order to choose members to participate the team
competitions. Not only experienced players, but also beginners are welcome.
There are members
who didn't know how to play Go at all, but became regular members in
team
competitions while in university. If you are interested in Go, please come
and see our room! You can come and watch a game after school on Fridays. |
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32. Movie
| Number of members: |
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33 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Common Room #4, 3rd floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
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Monthly meeting: 5:00
p.m. (day of week varies) Activities are arranged in accordance with convenience of members. |
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We mainly produce a broad range of movies from live action films to animation. We send our movies to exhibitions outside the university. We enjoy activities in a friendly atmosphere. This club is interesting and fun for those wishing to express themselves through "film" and those who want to create something. We have a meeting in our club room once a week. We also have training camp in summer. If you wish to see our movies, please come see us. You're welcome anytime. |
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33. Archeology
| Number of members: |
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16 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Common Room #2, 3rd floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
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12:00 noon ~ 1:00 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. |
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 We have study
sessions where members study about topics they
are interested in during lunch on Mondays and Wednesdays. Also
we visit ruins, ancient burial mounds, and museums in the Kansai region
every other weekend. We have a three-day trip in summer holidays and
make presentations on a theme during the university festival in
autumn. Our biggest event is the ruins survey during the spring holidays. We go
for 7 to 10 days to conduct a survey of a small burial mound and make a survey
map. The results are reported by our journal Machikane Archeology. People from different schools belong to our group. Our group is a lot of fun! |
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34. Philosophy of Civil Rights
| Number of members: |
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7 |
| We generally meet at: | |
As needed. |
| Normal meeting times: |
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6:00 p.m., Wednesdays |
| Club information: |
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We exhibit results of our research on social issues and our approach from philosophical and mental viewpoints during the Icho and Machikane festivals. Depending on our exhibition theme, we carry out surveys targeting Osaka University students. We participate in Osaka University International Student Music Festival that is held at the end of the every year as student staff members and enjoy the company with international students studying at Osaka University. We meet once a week to discuss interesting topics, read books and share what we have learned. |
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35. Bible Club
| Number of members: |
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15 |
| We generally meet at: | |
As needed. |
| Normal meeting times: |
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Activities are arranged in accordance with convenience of members. |
| Club information: |
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 First of all, our club is not a religious
organization. Our club studies the Bible as a
religious and cultural book with historic value. Regardless whether
you
are familiar with the Bible or not, this is a club for anyone. Our club
is an official Osaka University group. |
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36. Legal Consultation
| Number of members: |
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62 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Osaka City Central Hall (in Osaka city) |
| Normal meeting times: |
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1:30 p.m. ~ 5:00 p.m., Saturdays |
| Club information: |
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We provide free legal counseling on Saturdays. This consultation service helps those aiming to be legal professionals by increasing their legal knowledge and provides those aiming to become public servants or join private companies with valuable experience. People in schools other than the School of Law are also cordially welcome. Other than legal consultation, we have a lot of events and enjoy activities in a friendly atmosphere. If you are interested in law, please come see us. We look forward to seeing you. |
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37. Volunteer Circle Frontier
| Number of members: |
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99 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Temporary Circle Building, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
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Activities on an irregular basis |
| Club information: |
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Our club participates in a variety of volunteer activities. These activities are
independent of each other and have a member in charge. Members choose
an activity
they
want to participate in and act. The activities include blood donation
support activities on campus and helping children at a study
support center for
foster children in Juso. We also visit facilities for
intellectually disabled children at a facility in Nakatsu every Saturday. We try to ensure that everyone gains an understanding
of volunteer activities. |
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38. SF
| Number of members: |
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15 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Common Room #8, 4th floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
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Activities are arranged in accordance with convenience of members. |
| Club information: |
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Many of our members
enjoy not only science fiction movies, but also novels,
cartoons, animation, as well as other types of movies. Some members enjoy
German board games and trading card games such as Magic: The Gathering.
There
are few restrictions in contents and hours of activities so you can
enjoy what you like whenever you choose. We publicize an annual
magazine and hold monthly reading sessions. You are free to take part in these activities as you like. In other words, even if you're not really into science fiction, you still can have fun. |
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39. Mystery
| Number of members: |
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29 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Common Room #9, 4th floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
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Meeting: 2:00 p.m., Saturdays |
| Club information: |
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Our club is called Mystery Club, but some of us like science fiction, fantasy, horror novels, manga, movies, and even games. We read different types of books, but especially mysteries. Whether you're really into mysteries or just interested, you're welcome! We belong to the Mystery Union in West Japan and invite authors to our biannual general meetings. How about enjoying a chat with us over coffee or tea on Saturday afternoon? We look forward to seeing you. |
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40. Theater
| Number of members: |
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23 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Practice Room #1 or #2, 3rd floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
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April: 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, 2:30 p.m., Saturday Other months: 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m., Saturdays |
| Club information: |
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 We are a troupe that enjoys being anything but serious. For 30 years since its foundation, students and workers
have been involving in theater. We hold a series of regular
performances and also perform irregularly. Anybody who is passionate
about acting can be part of these irregular
performances. Outside of our practice times, we have a lot of events such as cherry blossom viewing,
training camps and Japanese steamboat dishes. |
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41. Computer
| Number of members: |
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22 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Facilities in Ikeda city |
| Normal meeting times: |
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Activities are arranged in accordance with convenience of members. |
| Club information: |
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 We hold a welcome party
for freshmen every April. Also we have a programming workshop for
freshmen. During summer holidays, we forget about computers and go on a
trip.
We show off a
fortune-telling system programmed by freshmen during university
festivals. The above-mentioned are our annual events, but generally our
members do what they want. We also operate in groups. There are many different fields
in computer science. We have groups such as programming, 2DCG,
3DCG, making electronic devices, desktop music and members can study
what they
are interested in in groups. |
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42. Science
| Number of members: |
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5 |
| We generally meet at: | |
BOX 22, 2nd floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
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As needed. |
| Club information: |
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 Our Science Club usually
conduct experiments and electronic crafts. Different members are
interested in different science fields -- physics, chemistry, and
making electronic devices. So most of the time we don't do one thing as
a club. But when we are asked to plan scientific experiments for
children
during university festivals or outside the university, we exhibit our
experiments and electronic devices
and devise experiments for children. If you are interested in
science,
how about joining our group? |
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43. Manga
| Number of members: |
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28 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Common Room #2, 3rd floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
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4:00 p.m., Fridays |
| Club information: |
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Our major activities center around creating
our original manga work and publish books including such. We plan to
publish books printed on offset printing at the time of the two
biannual university
festivals as we've done in the past. Our club room has a lot of manga so you
can enjoy different kinds of
manga there. Our club has a friendly atmosphere and upperclassmen are
kind. Come and see us. Our club's annual membership fee is 1,000 yen
and
is collected in
October. From the second year, the fee increases to 3,000 yen. You'll
be asked to purchase two copies of our club magazine for a total of
1,400 from the second year. |
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44. Cosmos
| Number of members: |
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11 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Main Library, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
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10:30 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m., Wednesdays & Fridays |
| Club information: |
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The Cosmos is a club
consisting of people aiming to pass the bar exam or
enter law school. We meet once a week and solve exam problems and
correct members answers. |
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45. Animation
| Number of members: |
|
29 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Common Room #9, 4th floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
|
Activities are arranged in accordance with convenience of members. |
| Club information: |
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We are a casual group. There is no strict hierarchical relationship. |
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46. Simulation Game
| Number of members: |
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13 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Common Room #4, 3rd floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
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10:00 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m., Saturdays |
| Club information: |
|
 We play card
games and board games developed in Japan and elsewhere. There are many games
such as Catan and
Monopoly so you can always find something fun to play. You can
bring games that you want to play. You can belong to other clubs. An
admission charge and membership fee are not collected. Participation
fees for Icho Festival and others are collected separately. We have a
booth in which people can enjoy playing games during Icho and Machikane
festivals. |
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47. Ginsho
| Number of members: |
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25 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Common Room #7, 4th floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
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1:00 ~ 8:00 p.m.,
Thursdays 10:30 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m., Saturdays |
| Club information: |
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Our club plays Japanese traditional musical instruments such as the "so" [a stringed musical instrument with 13 strings] and "shakuhachi" [a bamboo flute]. In addition to traditional music, we play contemporary music. Individuals who don't know much about traditional Japanese musical instruments should come and see us. It will be an eye-opener. Music sheets are written differently from those for Western musical instruments. So if you cannot read staff notation or if you have no experiences of musical instruments, no problem. Many of our members started playing after enrolling in university. Beginners are welcome. Let's explore the allure of Japanese musical instruments together! |
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48. International Law
| Number of members: |
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39 |
| We generally meet at: | |
As needed. |
| Normal meeting times: |
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2:40 ~ 4:10 p.m., Thursdays |
| Club information: |
|
 We participate in
international law mock trials which are held twice
a year, in the summer and winter. We devise an argument to win a
particular case by
reading theses and citations and practice public speaking based on the
materials. You can acquire legal and logical thinking and presentation
skills by explaining your argument to the judges logically. We hold a
workshop every week.
We
not only study international law, but also discuss international issues
using real cases. Furthermore, we hold a welcome party, participate in
university festivals, go on a trip and do more. |
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49. Post News Service
| Number of members: |
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3 |
| We generally meet at: | |
1. Common Room #6, 4th
floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus 2. Joint Editorial Room, University News Network Kansai (UNN) in Osaka |
| Normal meeting times: |
|
1. Meeting and gathering
information: Ordinary activities are arranged in accordance with
convenience of members. 2. Nighttime work: 6:00 p.m. |
| Club information: |
|
 Osaka POST is a
newspaper club that is a member of UNN, a group that 9 Kansai universities have made. We collect information about events initiated by students and
about university sports and publish the newspapers. The benefits of joining
our club are meeting people, news gathering, and talking with
them. Those wishing to learn more about the world, those wishing to
pursue
their interests, those wishing to express their ideas, those wishing
to take pictures that will impress readers -- how about
joining the publishing world? Let's work together! |
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50. Electronic Tool Box
| Number of members: |
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19 |
| We generally meet at: | |
BOX 22, 2nd floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
|
Activities are arranged in accordance with convenience of members. |
| Club information: |
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The Tool Box is a group that enjoys making things such as electronic devices, programs, and robots. Our main activity is making electronic devices, but we also design programs for micro computers, use IC cards to achieve high-performance functions with simple circuits, and work with equipment that can be connected to a personal computer. You can learn programming if you join our club. You can join workshops to acquire techniques and then be involved in creative activities freely. We have tools necessary for making electronics gadgets. Both experienced and those interested, but with no experience are welcome. |
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51. Quiz Society
| Number of members: |
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16 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Workshop, 4th floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
|
5:30 ~ 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, for details, visit our website. |
| Club information: |
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 In a friendly atmosphere, we compete as to who is the fastest. People say they don't know a lot of
trivia,
but most members learn a lot of trivia after enrolling in our club.
Some
members study hard in order to perform at a top-level and
others just enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Our members get along well
together and enjoy events such as training
camp. We are involved in activities with other universities such as
Kyoto
University and Ritsumeikan University. You can make friends with
students from other universities. We are seeking new members.
Regardless of gender or year, we welcome you.
Please and help us be the first to push the button. |
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52. Troupe "Chauka Chawan"
| Number of members: |
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70 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Practice Room, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
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4:30 ~ 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m., Saturdays |
| Club information: |
|
 Chauka Chawan is a
troupe that enjoys working together. Both beginners and
experienced persons enjoy not only acting, but also seasonal events. We
hope lots of freshmen will come to see us! |
| Link: |
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53. Naniwa Culture
| Number of members: |
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60 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Common Room #5, 3rd
floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus Various sites in Osaka |
| Normal meeting times: |
|
During the daytime,
Mondays After school, irregularly Irregularly on Saturdays and Sundays |
| Club information: |
|
 We get to know Osaka and
study it. Under the motto, "Get to know Osaka. Go out and study it."
we are active in different places in Osaka. We
not only eat foods such as takoyaki
and
okonomiyaki,
but also cook them in order to discover the ideal taste
and texture. We also visit famous sightseeing
spots like Tsutenkaku and Osaka Castle in Osaka and learn about the
transportation such as the JR loop line and city subway
systems. |
| Link: |
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54. Piano
| Number of members: |
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77 |
| We generally meet at: | |
BOX 25, 2nd floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
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9:00 a.m., Monday through Friday |
| Club information: |
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There is a grand piano in our room and members play it in turn. The allocated time is 20 minutes per person. Other than concerts, we have annual events such as training camp in the summer. In the Machikane Festival, we hold concerts and run a stall. We hold a private concert for graduates at the end of academic year. Some of our members have been playing the piano since they were young, and others started after enrolling in university. We work hard on concerts. Interested persons are encouraged to come and see our practices. |
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55. RPG
| Number of members: |
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8 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Common Room #7, 4th floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
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10:00 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m., Saturdays |
| Club information: |
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We play tabletop
role-playing games, roots for video and computer RPGs.
We use paper, a pen or pencil, and dice for
these games. Players talk with other players, work
together to solve problems, and beat enemies in battles while playing
roles of characters in the game. Having adventures in the world of
games
is so addictive. Also there is a pleasure of creating a story, making
it into a game, and playing it with others. |
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56. Troupe "Mufukan"
| Number of members: |
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25 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Common Room #7, 4th floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
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4:30 ~ 8:00 p.m.,
Mondays and Wednesdays Irregularly, Saturdays |
| Club information: |
|
Acting is a
comprehensive art. There are different ways of expression--writing
dramas with message you want to convey, delivering lines or
communicating the feelings of players, working hard on acoustics,
illumination, and stage props. We take time completing a
drama. We're seeking new forms of drama defying conventional forms
by adopting a free approach and differing viewpoints. A drama is
an
expression of a moment. It's an ephemeral thing. That's why we are
working hard for the moment, aiming to create dramas that people will
remember
for the rest of their lives. |
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57. Literature
| Number of members: |
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37 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Common Room #4, 3rd floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
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1:00 p.m., Thursdays |
| Club information: |
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Osaka Literature Club Et-cetera is working hard to write literary works centering on several activities. We hold a regular meeting in Thursday afternoons. Most creative activities are done by individuals so we usually chat at our meetings. To present our works, we publish Et-cetera for persons outside the university and aquarium for ourselves twice a year, respectively. Other than these journals, we collect works on specified themes, hold a meeting to review our work, and have workshops for like-minded members. |
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58. A cappella Inspiritual Voices
| Number of members: |
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141 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Common Room #4, 3rd floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
|
Activities are arranged in accordance with convenience of members. |
| Club information: |
|
 A cappella music is
group vocal music or singing done without instrumental accompaniment.
No instruments or money are needed so we sing songs
anytime and anywhere. We have a lot of chances to perform such as
on the street, at clubs, university festivals, and other places suitable for a live
performance. There is no limit to the number of club members. So
graduate
students,
students from other universities, and staff work together. Our group is
for people who like singing. It's a lot of fun. |
| Link: |
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59. Digital Creation Society "After 5"
| Number of members: |
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9 |
| We generally meet at: | |
BOX 15, 2nd floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
|
As needed. |
| Club information: |
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In principle, in our group, you can do anything as long as it can be said to be a digital creation -- mash-ups, mix, Video Jockey, and Digital Terrain Model (DTM). In other words, you have to figure out what to do. If you have an aim, you will be given a chance to make a presentation, and have friends sharing your interest. If so, A5 is a good platform for you. |
| Link: |
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60. Venture Factory
| Number of members: |
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12 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Common Room #6, 4th floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
|
5:00 p.m., Thursdays |
| Club information: |
|
 Other than the
management of the Handai Gate site, making presentation and holding
Photoshop workshops, we participate in lots of things. If you want to acquire skills, especially computer
skills, please come see us. |
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61. Karuta
| Number of members: |
|
28 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Japanese-style Room, 2nd floor, Student Union, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
|
Activities are arranged
in accordance with convenience of members, 9:00 a.m. ~ 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m., Saturdays |
| Club information: |
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We play a card game called Hyakunin Isshu, a traditional anthology compiled from Japanese waka poetry. Many people think of Karuta as a New Year's activity, but actually karuta competitions are held throughout the year and we participate in competitions held in remote areas. There are not only individual matches, but also team competitions. Our club has won the national championship in team competition! Even beginners have become surprisingly strong because many start karuta after enrolling in university. Regardless of whether you are a beginner or experienced, all interested persons are encouraged to come and see us. |
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62. Modern theater
| Number of members: |
|
23 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Practice Room, Student
Union, Toyonaka campus Lecture room, Seinan Community Center |
| Normal meeting times: |
|
As needed. |
| Club information: |
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We hold several performances, but not all members are required to participate in these. Individuals wishing to participate perform. So it's possible to manage both studies and part-time jobs. Also we practice a wide range of dramas regardless genre. There are many chances to enjoy interactions with other universities, other tropes, and older people through drama. Active persons with the out-of-the box thinking are welcome. |
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63. Public Policy
| Number of members: |
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28 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Practice Room H, 2nd floor, Letters, Law, and Economics Lecture Building, BOX 21, 2nd floor, Meido-kan, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
|
1:00 ~ 4:00 p.m., Thursdays |
| Club information: |
|
 Our club works hard
to be active in society. We aim not only to
increase knowledge, but also to act accordingly. Our theme is not
limited
to public policies. So our club is good for
people who want to get a lot of practical experience in
discussion. |
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64. Festive Dancers, Madani
| Number of members: |
|
37 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Mainly Toyonaka campus, in front of electronic bulletin board at the entrance of Administration Bureau Building A, Institute for Higher Education Research and Practice |
| Normal meeting times: |
|
5:00 ~ 7:30 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays |
| Club information: |
|
 We are
Festive
Dancers, Madani. We are dancers and are active
mainly in events in the Kansai region. We have
a small number of members, but we work hard together. We participate
in dance events with other universities so you
can make friends with students from other universities. Practice is
arranged in accordance with convenience of members. For details, please
view our website or contact us by email. You can participate in the
events you like so you can juggle practice with study and part-time
jobs. Individuals from other groups can join us. Interested persons are
encouraged to come and see our practices. |
| Link: |
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65. Environmental GECS
| Number of members: |
|
66 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Common Education Building C, Toyonaka campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
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6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., Fridays |
| Club information: |
|
 We are involved in different activities such as
campaigning for increased recovery of recyclable lunch boxes sold at
the University CO-OP, promotion of greening walls, holding workshops for
members. Additionally, we conduct cleaning events in cooperation with
local citizens. We enjoy our activities as responsible fun. |
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66. Spanish Dance Al Compás
| Number of members: |
|
28 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Meeting Room or Conference Room, 2nd floor, Welfare Hall, Minoh campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
|
12:20 ~ 2:20 p.m.,
Thursdays 10:00 ~ 4:00 p.m., Saturdays (Minoh campus) 5:30 ~ 7:30 p.m. (Toyonaka campus) |
| Club information: |
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Flamenco dance has becomes popular, but it is still rather unusual. If you say you belong to Al Compás, you will be respected by all. Flamenco is good for your health, it heightens your sensitivity, it increases your beauty. Once you dance flamenco, you will notice the allure of the dance and the cheerful members of Al Compás. |
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67. Summer Festival Committee
| Number of members: |
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250 |
| We generally meet at: | |
Rooms #212, 213, 214, 2nd floor, Prefabricated warehouse
in front of Research and Lecture Building D,
Minoh campus, |
| Normal meeting times: |
|
As needed. |
| Club information: |
|
 We plan the Summer
Festival from scratch. The festival is a traditional festival which is
held in July every year on the Minoh campus. The festival has an
international flavor and deep relationships with people in local
communities.
People are unified in the Bon dance in the festival. Let's enhance the
mood of this festival together. We are seeking
members from all schools. You can act as a master of ceremonies and
play
the Japanese drums, something you cannot experience in other clubs.
Other
than preparation for the summer festival, we have pleasant events such
as camp, ski trip, cherry blossom viewing. We have a lot of fun, but we get serious about festivals. Join us! |
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68. Scienthrough
| Number of members: |
|
11 |
| We generally meet at: |
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Toyonaka campus & Suita campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
|
No scheduled times or days |
| Club information: |
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Scienthrough is primarily  engaged in outreach activities, science cafés, and meeting where we exchange research. The basic idea is that we share and look into common problems. The sharing and discussing such things together, with our different backgrounds, differing levels of expertise, and anchored in studies in the different schools, are special characteristics of these meetings. |
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69. West African Drums and Dance group -- Talibe
| Number of members: |
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20 |
| We generally meet at: |
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Music Appreciation Room, 2nd Floor, Welfare Building, Minoh campus |
| Normal meeting times: |
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12:00 ~ 6:30 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays, (meeting time and days can be changed at members' discretion) |
| Club Information: |
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Basically, we enjoy  practicing West African dances and using west African drums in these dances. We have a lot of fun and participate in school festivals and local community events. If you think this sounds like fun, then come out and join us! Don't hesitate! You can also get an idea of what we do by visiting our website. Hope to see you soon! |
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